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The lithium-ion battery powering your sleek new electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid cars may last eight to 10 years, but what happens after that? — Shutterstock pic/Sergii Chernov

Malaysia / 3 h ago

By 2050, 870,000 EV batteries will need recycling: How is Malaysia tackling the challenge?

The state government may implement new regulations to enhance the safety of Mount Kinabalu climbers. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Climbing Kinabalu? Age could be a factor now, says state govt after latest tragic incident

Sudan produces around 80 per cent of the world’s gum arabic, a natural substance harvested from acacia trees. — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

Here’s a look at how one key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M’s is smuggled from war-torn Sudan

Police have recorded statements from 21 individuals, including two policemen suspected of stealing RM300,000 in Bukit Jalil recently. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Two police officers involved in RM300,000 theft in Bukit Jalil reassigned

The United States has provided US$65.9 billion in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 invasion but further contributions hang in the balance after Donald Trump ordered a pause Monday on aid to Kyiv. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

US aid to Ukraine: How US$65.9b was spent and what comes next

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters tomorrow to assist in an investigation into a corruption and money laundering case. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Ismail Sabri to give statement at MACC tomorrow for corruption investigation, says Azam Baki

Jakim reminded all parties to be mindful of religious sensitivities in their actions and speech. — Picture by Malay Mail

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Mocking other religions is against Islam, Jakim warns as Era FM hosts taken off-air over Thaipusam clip

Accused Mohamad Haidar Abdullah (left, in green parka) and N. Klement Raj being escorted by policemen in the Johor Baru courthouse. Both later claimed trial to joint and separate charges for gang robbery, possession of firearms and imitation weapons at the Sessions Court today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Datuk’s son among three charged with gang robbery, firearms offences in Johor

IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said iinvestigation are under Section 298 of the Penal Code for acts that cause disharmony, disunity, or feelings of enmity, hatred, or ill-will on religious grounds, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities or services. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

IGP confirms radio hosts under criminal investigation for allegedly mocking Hinduism, six complaints filed

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (right) said investigations has not discounted criminal elements even though the case has been classified as sudden death for now. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Selangor police say Japanese in fatal fall at Subang Jaya condo is wife of local influencer Ridzokumura, investigation ongoing

Judge Datin M. Kunasundary handed down the sentence on the 36-year-old woman, who has two children, after finding that the defence had failed to raise reasonable doubts at the end of the defence case. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Single mother sentenced to 10 years for sexually assaulting neighbour’s 13-year-old daughter

A Thai court on Tuesday accepted a class-action lawsuit filed by hundreds of fishermen seeking US$73 million in damages from an agribusiness giant over invasive blackchin tilapia, a representative of the Thai lawyers’ council said. — AFP

World / 17 h ago

Thai court takes on US$73m lawsuit against conglomerate CP, owned by Thailand’s second richest family, over invasive fish crisis

In Malaysia, the Tamil community has the opportunity to learn the language from preschool through postgraduate levels. — Picture by Farhan Najib

What You Think / 13 h ago

Making Tamil language mandatory entry requirement for Indian students — Velan Kunjuraman

A Malaysiakini reporter was brought to the Magistrate's Court in Putrajaya for remand over an alleged bribery case. March 1, 2025. — Picture courtesy of MACC

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysiakini journalist freed after four-day remand by MACC over bribery allegation

The word ‘Vel” in Tamil, refers to the spear of the Hindu deity Lord Murugan (pictured above), and devotees often chant it to express their devotion and prayers. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

PM calls for tact on religious matters after Astro suspends staff over Thaipusam remarks

The lithium-ion battery powering your sleek new electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid cars may last eight to 10 years, but what happens after that? — Shutterstock pic/Sergii Chernov

Malaysia / 3 h ago

By 2050, 870,000 EV batteries will need recycling: How is Malaysia tackling the challenge?

The state government may implement new regulations to enhance the safety of Mount Kinabalu climbers. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Climbing Kinabalu? Age could be a factor now, says state govt after latest tragic incident

Sudan produces around 80 per cent of the world’s gum arabic, a natural substance harvested from acacia trees. — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

Here’s a look at how one key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M’s is smuggled from war-torn Sudan

Police have recorded statements from 21 individuals, including two policemen suspected of stealing RM300,000 in Bukit Jalil recently. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Two police officers involved in RM300,000 theft in Bukit Jalil reassigned

The United States has provided US$65.9 billion in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 invasion but further contributions hang in the balance after Donald Trump ordered a pause Monday on aid to Kyiv. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

US aid to Ukraine: How US$65.9b was spent and what comes next

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters tomorrow to assist in an investigation into a corruption and money laundering case. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Ismail Sabri to give statement at MACC tomorrow for corruption investigation, says Azam Baki

Jakim reminded all parties to be mindful of religious sensitivities in their actions and speech. — Picture by Malay Mail

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Mocking other religions is against Islam, Jakim warns as Era FM hosts taken off-air over Thaipusam clip

Accused Mohamad Haidar Abdullah (left, in green parka) and N. Klement Raj being escorted by policemen in the Johor Baru courthouse. Both later claimed trial to joint and separate charges for gang robbery, possession of firearms and imitation weapons at the Sessions Court today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Datuk’s son among three charged with gang robbery, firearms offences in Johor

IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said iinvestigation are under Section 298 of the Penal Code for acts that cause disharmony, disunity, or feelings of enmity, hatred, or ill-will on religious grounds, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities or services. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

IGP confirms radio hosts under criminal investigation for allegedly mocking Hinduism, six complaints filed

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (right) said investigations has not discounted criminal elements even though the case has been classified as sudden death for now. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Selangor police say Japanese in fatal fall at Subang Jaya condo is wife of local influencer Ridzokumura, investigation ongoing

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People watch a television screen showing news footage of North Korea’s latest test-launch of strategic cruise missiles, at a train station in Seoul. — Pic by AFP

World / 28 Feb 2025

North Korea says launched cruise missiles in ‘counterattack’ drills

Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency enactment of sweeping reductions to the federal workforce has led to hundreds of scientists and experts fired from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a leading US agency responsible for weather forecasting, climate analysis, marine conservation and more. — Pic by AFP

World / 28 Feb 2025

Hundreds of firings at key US climate agency

This handout picture released by the Sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer shows a picture of Pope Francis projected on the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 27, 2025. Pope Francis’s condition was continuing to improve, the Vatican said yesterday, as the 88-year-old pontiff marked two weeks in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs. — Pic by AFP

World / 28 Feb 2025

Second day of health improvements for Pope Francis, reports Vatican

In this photo taken on February 23, 2025 alleged scam centre workers and victims rest during a crackdown operation by the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) on illicit activity, at the border checkpoint with Thailand in Myanmar's eastern Myawaddy township. — AFP pic

World / 28 Feb 2025

Freed but not home: Thousands of Malaysians, foreigners rescued from Myanmar scam hubs stranded in squalid border camp

US Representative Lloyd Doggett (left) along with members of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus hold a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 27 Feb 2025

Fake videos, deepfakes fuel anti-Ukraine sentiment as Trump cosies up to Russia

A woman prays during the rosary for the health of Pope Francis at St Peter's square in The Vatican, on February 26, 2025.— AFP pic

World / 27 Feb 2025

Recovery, resignation, or death: Three scenarios faced by Pope Francis amid health woes

A Romanian court has granted a British request to extradite Andrew Tate and his brother to Britain. — AFP

World / 27 Feb 2025

Accused of human trafficking and rape, toxic misogynist influencer Andrew Tate departs Romania for US

The faithful gather for a rosary prayer for the health of Pope Francis at St Peter's square in The Vatican yesterday. – Pic by AFP

World / 27 Feb 2025

Vatican says 88-year-old Pope Francis’ health improving amid battle with pneumonia

A man, found guilty of sexual relations with another man under the strict Islamic sharia law, is publicly flogged in Banda Aceh, Indonesia on February 27, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 27 Feb 2025

Two varsity students in Aceh publicly caned over 70 times for gay sex, two other men for gambling

CodePink protesters hold up signs that read ‘Cut the Pentagon’ on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. — AFP pic

World / 27 Feb 2025

Pentagon to remove transgender troops unless waivers granted under new Trump policy

A court sketch shows Marie-France Le Scouarnec, ex-wife of French retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec during his trial on charges of assaulting or raping 299 patients, at the Criminal Court in Vannes, France. — AFP pic

World / 27 Feb 2025

French surgeon’s ex-wife tells court she knew ‘nothing’ about his paedophile tendencies despite his brother’s claims

French officials said they had launched a murder investigation although the US citizen could be declared unfit to stand trial now that she has been placed in psychiatric care. — AFP file pic

World / 27 Feb 2025

US teen mum who threw newborn to death from Paris hotel window now under psychiatric care

North Korean state media its leader Kim had visited a major military academy, urging troops to harness the actual experiences of modern warfare. Pic by – AFP

World / 27 Feb 2025

Seoul claims North Korea deployed more troops to Russia to fight Ukraine

Intuitive Machines’ Athena, blasting off in a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.– Pic by AFP

World / 27 Feb 2025

Private US company blasts off for second Moon landing attempt

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Donald Trump in Washington today to plead for a US backstop to any Ukraine ceasefire. – Pic by AFP

World / 27 Feb 2025

Starmer pushes Trump for Ukraine guarantees against Putin

Alleged scam centre workers and victims rest during a crackdown operation by the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) on illicit activity, at the border checkpoint with Thailand in eastern Myanmar township of Myawaddy township. – Pic by AFP

World / 27 Feb 2025

‘Contemplated suicide’: Ethiopians recount horror of Southeast Asia scam centres